Post Basic Bachelor of Science (BSc) In Nursing

Overview

The aim of the Post Basic BSc. Nursing programme is to: 

Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services who can make independent decisions in nursing situations and conduct research studies, in the areas of nursing practice and assume the role of teacher, supervisor, and manager in a clinical/ community health setting/ institutions of nursing education. 

Objectives:

On completion of the Two Year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme, the graduate will be able to

1. Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral sciences, medical including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities. 
2. Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect the health of individuals and groups. 
3. Provide nursing care based on nursing process. 
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care. 
5. Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care. 
6. Provide promotive, preventive, and restorative health services in line with the National Health Policies and programmes. Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries. 
7. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and team work. 
8. Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/communities health settings/ Institutions of Nursing education. 
9. Participate effectively as members of the health team in the health care delivery system. 
10. Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health settings. 
11. Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.

Eligibility

The basic eligibility criteria is that students should have completed Class 12 with a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and should have registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM).

Minimum Education